Lindy 32352 Configuring your PCs, Structuring your Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior installation

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2.4 Configuring your PCs

Configure your PC in the same way that you would if your keyboard, mouse and monitor were all connected directly to your PC, but bearing in mind the following point:

LINDY CPU Switch emulates Microsoft compatible serial, IntelliMouse and PS/2 mice, so ensure that your PC software is configured for a Microsoft mouse of the correct type. Refer to the list of supported drivers in section 2.1.

2.5 Structuring your LINDY CPU Switch Dual Junior installation

A single LINDY CPU Switch Dual Junior 16 PORT may be used to manage and control up to 16 computers (see figure 3). For larger numbers of computers, Dual Junior units may be cascaded in a tree structure to form a video switching network (see figure 4). The LINDY CPU Switch unit at the top of this tree structure is normally used to control all the cascaded LINDY CPU Switches although other configurations are possible.

The LINDY CPU Switch Dual Junior is fitted with an intelligent communication system that enables it to detect and communicate with other LINDY CPU Switches so that it is able to positively verify that all the cascaded LINDY CPU Switches have correctly responded to a switching request from the user. The LINDY CPU Switches communicate with each other via the keyboard cables.

LINDY CPU Switch Dual Junior may be cascaded in a very flexible manner. Either 1 or 2 links may be made between cascaded LINDY CPU Switches. The number of independent users supported by the system is determined by the number of cascade links that have been installed. If two cascade links are made then two users have simultaneous access to ports on the cascaded LINDY CPU Switches. The LINDY CPU Switch intelligently manages the cascade links and allocates them on a first come first served basis rather like a telephone network.

LINDY CPU Switch Dual Junior may also be cascaded to single user LINDY CPU Switch OSD products with the restriction that the LINDY CPU Switch OSD units must be on the last layer of the tree and that no further units are cascaded off these.

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Contents Dual Junior About this manual Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and UseLanguages please check the Lindy website Safety information WarrantyRadio Frequency Energy European EMC directive 89/336/EECContents Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior AppendicesLindy explains IntroductionWhat does KVM stand for? Key features and benefits Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior package contents Product information Page Installation Flexible configurationWhat you will need For the computer connections you will needMounting the Lindy CPU Switch For the user port connections you will needConnecting your devices Configuring your PCs Structuring your Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior installationLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Page Maximising the video quality Other useful installation information Re-enabling a disconnected PS/2 mouseLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Connecting a Lindy extender Lindy extender requirementsConfiguring the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Configuration summaryDecide if you are going to use password security Create an Admin administration account passwordEnabling password security Set the required Setup Options and Global PreferencesCreate user accounts Add / edit names to identify your computersSetting an Admin password Creating and editing user accounts Creating and editing computer namesTo create user accounts Follow a similar process to edit usersTo create computer names Follow a similar process to edit computer namesLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Page Setting the Setup Options and Global Preferences Possible cascade groups and their associated namesLanguage SecurityHotkeys Keypad Controls Exclusive USEAutomatic Logout Mouse SwitchingScreen Saver Autoscan Mode To define the autoscan listUser Timeout Autoscan PeriodOSD Dwell Time 13 RS232 Mouse TypeLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Using the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Rear panel special function switchesPower supply connections and indicators User display and key switchComputer display and key switch Activity indicators Selecting a computer using the front panel controlsLogging on to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Keyboard hotkeys ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 0’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 1’ selects channel‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 2’ selects channel ‘HOTKEYs’ and ‘1 then 3’ selects channelPress ba2 release 2ba Press bavrelease vpress Release vpress vrelease vbaSelecting computers using the mouse Selecting computers using the on-screen menu Press baM release MbaLindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Je or jf Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use Baw Reminder bannerOSD Colour Setting the User PreferencesReminder Banner Using the Functions menu Restore Standard MouseRestore Intellimouse Reminder ColourCascading Lindy CPU Switches Querying the routing statusResetting user port keyboards and mice Press ba0release Press 1release Press 4release 4baUsing the Lindy extender What to do if you forget your Admin passwordTo save the menu names and configuration settings To edit the menu names and configuration settings Switching channels by sending RS232 data Baud 19200, bits 8, stopbits 1, paritynoneUpgrading the Lindy CPU Switchs firmware Connect your computer to the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Prepare your computersPower off the Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Power on the Lindy CPU Switch with the Upgrade switch onRun the upgrade program LYDJNR.EXELydjnr Datfilename.DAT 216V129.DATLydjnr 216V129.DAT Important Note Appendix A. Cable and connector specifications A2. Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior to PCs 1 toCable specification Cable specificationsRecommended cables Part Code Description Problem Appendix B. Problem SolvingAction Lindy CPU Switch Dual Junior Installation and Use